Eating Your Way to Optimal Foot Health
We know that eating certain foods helps with a variety of health conditions and areas of our body, from our brain to our heart. While the connection between foot health and food may not be as intuitive, a healthy, balanced diet is one way to make sure your feet stay healthy and can keep doing their job! From issues with circulation to leg cramps and everything in between, what we eat affects our foot health more than we realize. Incorporating certain foods into our diets can help alleviate unwanted symptoms and get us back on track.
Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists want you to stay informed about all aspects of foot health, including how food choices can affect your feet. The blog post below outlines specific conditions and certain foods that can combat them!
Foot Pain and Inflammation
The key here is to look for anti-inflammatory foods that can help reduce swelling, including berries, ginger, and garlic. Foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, like salmon or walnuts, can also help reduce inflammation in nerves and blood vessels while supporting joint health.
Bone Health
The key to bone health is by starting young with the proper amount of calcium to help build strong bones. However, calcium continues to play an essential role in maintaining bone quality throughout your lifetime. Proper calcium intake through dairy products such as yogurt, milk, or green leafy veggies can help provide the proper support for your 26-foot bones!
Leg Cramps
Magnesium helps with nerve and muscle function, so reaching for certain seeds, nuts, or legumes can potentially aid with uncomfortable muscle cramping.
Nourishing your feet from the inside out is a key component of maintaining optimal foot health. If you have more questions regarding how to best take care of your feet, that’s what we’re here for!
The expert team at Desert Podiatric Medical Specialists, with locations in Tucson, Oro Valley, and Green Valley areas of Pima County, Arizona, can provide the guidance and advice you need. Bradley A. Whitaker, D.P.M., FACFAS, Peter C. Merrill, D.P.M., AACFAS, and Zeno Pfau, D.P.M. are dedicated to serving you in all aspects of foot care, so make sure you schedule a visit by calling (520) 575-0800 or contacting us online today!